NOT LISTED FOR SALE

956 Maxwell Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

East Grand Rapids Area

Estimated Value: $770,000 - $848,744

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,264 Sq Ft
$354/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 14, 2024

Last sale price $662,025 $292 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,933 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Screened Porch
  • East Grand Rapids High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of October 2024

Rare opportunity! DOUBLE lot on a friendly block in the heart of EGR. Walk to - EVERYTHING! This 2264 sq ft brick & cedar shake two-story home is full of character! 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, main floor family room, hardwood floors, fireplace, screened porch, primary suite with vaulted ceilings and french doors to the balcony. This is a fantastic home that is ready for a new owner to make it their own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Kirchgessner

Greenridge Realty (EGR) Listed on: 09/19/2024

Co-Listed By

Robert Kirchgessner Jr.

Greenridge Realty (EGR) License #6506045436

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,599

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 11,979 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 120
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is zoned R-2, R-2

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,264 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,599

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 309.14
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 100 x 120
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2264.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 10599.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R-2
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ensuite: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2264.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2264.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 728.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Scrn Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 699900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Area: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11979.0
  • Zoning Description: R-2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10599.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$802,436

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2025
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$662,025
Interest Rate
0.0622%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2024
Closed on
Oct 14, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Susan Kirchgessner
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$662,025
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,875
-5.41%
Views
16

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$209,000
Interest Rate
0.0617%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$662,025 None Listed On Document
$759,666 Chicago Title
$220,000 Stewart Title Agency
$180,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $662,025
Previous Owner $432,400
Previous Owner $130,000
Previous Owner $279,000
Previous Owner $209,000
Previous Owner $35,000
Previous Owner $134,500
Previous Owner $136,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/14/2024 10/14/24 Sold $662,025 -5.4% $292 / Sq Ft
09/23/2024 09/23/24 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2024 09/19/24 For Sale $699,900 -- $309 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $18,870 $424,300 $0 $0
2024 $104 $420,000 $0 $0
2023 $9,917 $357,600 $0 $0
2022 $10,132 $331,400 $0 $0
2021 $9,875 $318,000 $0 $0
2020 $9,189 $312,300 $0 $0
2019 $9,720 $289,500 $0 $0
2018 $9,565 $277,000 $0 $0
2017 $9,410 $245,500 $0 $0
2016 $8,873 $230,900 $0 $0
2015 -- $230,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $177,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Susan Kirchgessner

    Greenridge Realty (EGR)

    (616) 560-0693

    43 Total Sales

    Susan Kirchgessner
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Robert Kirchgessner Jr.

    Greenridge Realty (EGR)

    (616) 822-2889

    45 Total Sales

    Robert Kirchgessner Jr.
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 24049525

MichRIC

APN: 41-14-33-429-031

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506

956 Maxwell Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

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